Upward Bound Programs Part-time Residential Mentor

Penn State

Altoona, Pennsylvania, US
Hourly pyy is $12.00ph; room + board provided; mea...
On-site
Provide tutorial support
Supervise students
Chaperone weekly trips
Penn State is seeking part-time Residential Mentors for its Upward Bound Programs Summer Academy, which engages high school students in academic and social activities. The role requires mentoring and supervising students during a six-week program, with responsibilities including leading activities and ensuring safety

Job Summary

  • The Summer Academy will operate from June 16 through July 31, with three weeks in a virtual format and three weeks in a residential format.
  • Responsibilities include attending classes, providing tutorial support, leading activities, supervising students, chaperoning trips, and completing program documentation.
  • Room and board during the three residential weeks and any meals that occur during working hours will be provided, with hourly pay of $12.00/hr.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

Penn State is seeking part-time Residential Mentors for its Upward Bound Programs Summer Academy, which engages high school students in academic and social activities. The role requires mentoring and supervising students during a six-week program, with responsibilities including leading activities and ensuring safety.

Salary

Hourly pay is $12.00/hr; Room and board provided; Meals provided during working hours

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Provide tutorial support
  • Supervise students
  • Chaperone weekly trips
  • Enforce regulations
  • Work with small groups
  • Daytime and evening responsibilities
  • Overnight duty responsibilities

Nice-to-have

  • Leadership and mentoring skills
  • Experience working with youth
  • Sound judgment and maturity
  • Building a sense of community

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 30 credits earned
  • PA State Police Criminal Background Check
  • PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
  • Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

Work Rights

Not specified

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